Master of Science in Exercise Science and Training
Advance your expertise at the intersection of exercise science, training practice, and lifestyle health.
Best for:Best for graduates in sport science or related fields seeking an international, research-driven career in exercise physiology and health performance.
Overview
The Master of Science in Exercise Science & Training at Julius-Maximilians-Universität Würzburg is a full-time, English-taught graduate program spanning four semesters. Designed for individuals holding a relevant Bachelor's degree, the curriculum bridges scientific research with evidence-informed physical activity and training practices. Students engage in comprehensive lectures, seminars, and laboratory or field exercises aimed at designing and evaluating health and performance frameworks. The program requires on-site attendance, includes a mandatory practical internship, and concludes with a Master's thesis written in English.
What you'll do
- Participate in lectures, seminars, and practical laboratory or field exercises
- Complete an eight-week mandatory professional internship during the third semester
- Analyze scientific models and methods in sports and exercise science
- Design and evaluate evidence-informed training and lifestyle frameworks
- Write and defend an independent Master's thesis in English
Requirements
Degree required: BSc in Sport Science, Physical Education, or a related field
Degree offered: Master of Science
Language: English; B2 level required, C1 recommended (e.g., TOEFL iBT, Cambridge B2 First, or IELTS Academic 5.5)
Instruction: English
- Acquisition of at least 180 ECTS credits in a prior Bachelor's degree or state examination
- Completion of modules related to sports and/or sports science totaling at least 40 ECTS credits
- Proficiency in English at minimum level B2
- Strong interest in scientific work and evidence-informed training practice
- Applicants must hold a qualifying Bachelor's degree (180 ECTS) with at least 40 ECTS in sports/sports science
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How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-15
Applicants from all countries must submit their application through the university's online portal for the winter semester intake between 15 January and 15 July. Ensure all academic credentials and language proficiency certificates are uploaded as specified on the university admissions website.
- Bachelor's degree certificate and transcripts
- Proof of English language proficiency
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